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COLLEGEWIDE COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD COMM 102, INTRODUCTON TO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COURSE NUMBER: COMM 102 PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in (ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College) and ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing. SCHOOL: Liberal Arts and Sciences PROGRAM: Liberal Arts CREDIT HOURS: 3 CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 3 DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2013 EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION: Fall, 2014 CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Focuses on the process of interpersonal communication as a dynamic and complex system of interactions. Provides theory, actual practice, and criticism for examining and changing human interactions in work, family, and social contexts. Includes topics such as perception, self-concept language, message encoding and decoding, feedback, listening skills, conflict management, and other elements affecting interpersonal communication in various world contexts. MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Understand principles and behaviors that contribute to effective interpersonal communication in various world contexts. Examine ways in which the “self” grows and develops. Describe the impact of diverse beliefs, attitudes, and values on perceptions. Improve listening skills. Increase the ability to give and receive effective feedback. Comprehend the complexities and subtleties of both verbal and nonverbal messages. Identify strengths and weaknesses as an interpersonal communicator. Apply interpersonal communication theory and principles in a variety of evolving communication contexts. Demonstrate an awareness of empathic and ethical interpersonal communication. Identify causes of and strategies to manage interpersonal conflict. Increase understanding of how technology/media affects interpersonal communication. Apply principle of composition, such as research and documentation, to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication. Ivy Tech Community College Academic Affairs 1 COMM 102 COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -Perception Self-concept and self-esteem Language Effective listening Effective conversations Empathic responses Persuasion and power Self-disclosure and feedback Small group communication Orientation to Interpersonal Communication Communication models and elements Relational development and maintenance Nonverbal communication Communication in intimate relationships, workplace and family relationships Conflict management Technology and communication Diversity and multi-culturalism HOW TO ACCESS THE IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY: The Ivy Tech Library is available to students’ on- and off-campus, offering full text journals and books and other resources essential for course assignments. Go to http://www.ivytech.edu/library/ and choose the link for your campus. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT: The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement. Cheating on papers, tests or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No student shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as cheating. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of these materials and other academic work. This includes students who aid and abet as well as those who attempt such behavior. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must insure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or other proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and developed at Ivy Tech Community College contain nothing unlawful, unethical, or libelous and do not constitute any violation of any right of privacy. ADA STATEMENT: Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with documented disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a documented disability, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services. If you will require assistance during an emergency evacuation, notify your instructor immediately. Look for evacuation procedures posted in your classroom. Ivy Tech Community College Academic Affairs 2 COMM 102 Ivy Tech Community College Academic Affairs 3 COMM 102